Our Story
You want your child to communicate, grow, and participate more fully in everyday life — but navigating autism services can feel overwhelming. Between evaluations, insurance questions, long waitlists, and one‑size‑fits‑all programs, it’s hard to know who to trust or what will truly help.
You shouldn’t have to figure this out alone.
A Better Approach, LLC was founded by a parent who has lived this journey firsthand. After navigating autism services for her own child, our founder recognized a need for care that was not only clinically strong, but genuinely family‑centered.
That lived experience shapes our approach today.
Our team of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) combines deep clinical training with compassion and collaboration. We don’t just deliver therapy — we guide families through the process with transparency, respect, and partnership.
Curious about our Founder?
Here is Lisha Gilliespie who will tell you all about how A Better Approach, LLC started and her personal experience with navigating austism services.
Our Mission
To help people with autism build meaningful skills by providing individualized, evidence-based ABA therapy — while supporting and empowering the families who love them most.
Our Vision
A community where children with autism are supported as individuals and families feel confident, informed, and hopeful about the future.
Our Values
Compassion: We lead with empathy. We listen before we act.
Accountability: We take ownership of outcomes, decisions, and relationships. Your trust matters, and we honor it through transparency, follow-through, and ethical care.
Collaboration: Progress happens faster when we work together. We partner closely with families, caregivers, schools, and professionals to ensure consistency and shared success.
Family-Focused Care: Families are essential partners. We respect your insights, values, and goals, and we build therapy plans that support your whole family.